# NTSB Accident NYC06FA169
> **Piper PA-28R-200** · 2006-07-05 · Block Island, RI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC06FA169
- **Event ID:** 20060712X00925
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-07-05
- **Location:** Block Island, RI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.165554, -71.590278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-200
- **Registration:** N5012S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight decision making and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during departure. Contributing, were low ceilings, rain, and thunderstorms.

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